The Bimota DB1SR is a motorcycle produced in 1987 with only 153 made. It has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 748cc. The bike has a bore and stroke of 88 x 61.5 mm and a compression ratio of 10.4:1. It uses a 2x 41mm Dell’Orto carburetor and has a maximum power output of 59 kW/80 hp at 9200 rpm. The transmission is a five-speed gearbox with a final chain drive.
The load-bearing space frame structure is made of chrome-molybdenum steel, and the suspension features a 41.7 mm telescopic M1R Marzocchi on the front and a rising rate linkage with Marzocchi shocks on the rear. The front brakes have two 280mm discs and a one-piston caliper, while the rear brake has a single 260mm disc. Tires are 130/80 V16 on the front and 160/80 V18 on the rear. The motorcycle has a dry weight of 160 kg/352.7 lbs and a fuel capacity of 22 litres/5.8 US gallons. In terms of performance, the Bimota DB1SR can reach 104 mph and complete a standing quarter-mile in 12.6 sec at 167 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota DB1SR
| Year | 1987 (production 153) |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati 750 Pantah) |
| Capacity | 748 cc / 45.6 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 61.5 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 |
| Cooling | Air |
| Induction | 2x 41mm Dell’Orto carbs |
| Ignition | – |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 59 kW / 80 hp @ 9200 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Load bearing space frame structure made of chrome-molybdenum steel |
| Front Suspension | 41.7mm Telescopic M.1.R Marzocchi with 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Suspension | Rising rate linkage with Marzocchi shocks with adjustable preload 11 position compression damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs 1 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 130/80 V16 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/80 V18 |
| Dry Weight | 160 kg / 352.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.6 sec / 167 km/h / 104 mph |
